Slow-cooked chicken thighs shredded and dressed with pepperoncini, giardiniera, and Italian seasonings, then served on sandwiches. Tangy, briny, and herbaceous.
Original recipe: www.ambitiouskitchen.com
Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Sandwiches has a low glycemic load of 0.3 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are pepperoncini slices with brine (GL 0.1), giardiniera, drained and rinsed (GL 0.1), yellow onion (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Not counted in this number, because the recipe serves them alongside the dish: section header, hoagie buns (adds GL 38.9 per serving if eaten), provolone cheese, giardiniera, chopped (for serving) (adds GL 0.1 per serving if eaten), pepperoncini slices (for serving) (adds GL 0.1 per serving if eaten).
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.